Little Silver, N. J 
Dahlias of Quality 
LORD OF AUTUMN—I. D. (Almy-Kemp). After five years 
contests in shows all over the country, this great dahlia con¬ 
tinues to hold and is still tops in the large flowered class. 
Its beautiful golden yellow color, together with its immense 
size, both in width and depth, good keeping qualities places 
it in the ranks of the super exhibition varieties. 
A well grown bloom has seldom been equalled by any other 
variety. It has been a consistent winner everywhere. It can 
be grown up to 12 inches in diameter by 7-8 inches in depth, 
and even larger under high culture. The plant is medium 
to tall, attaining to a height of about 5 feet, is many 
branched and a prolific bloomer. Stems very good. 
Plants only, 75 cents each; 3 for $1.50 
MILDRED HAIRE—I. D. Here is another sport of the variety 
Daddy Kemp, and is an exact counterpart of its parent in 
all respects, excepting in color, it being a bright lavender 
pink. Flowers can be grown up to 12 inches and over in 
diameter by 6-7 inches in depth, has good stiff stems that 
hold the flower well out of the foliage. Plant is a rampant 
grower, averaging around six feet in height. Good root 
maker. 
Roots each, $1.50; Plant s each, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
KATIE K—(Lakeside). This giant, introduced 1938 created 
a sensation in the many shows for its great size and beau¬ 
tiful soft violet rose, with lighter veining blend. The plant 
is an open grower, and prolific bloomer. Its 11 x 6 inch 
blooms are held high out of the foliage on stiff stems. Cer¬ 
tified at Storrs and East Lansing trial grounds 1937. 
A fine dahlia you will be proud to have in your garden, 
and exhibit in the shows. 
Roots each, $2.50; Plants each, $1.25; 3 for $3.00 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE—This giant red dahlia continues to 
hold the lead in the red section, and well grown blooms carry 
off the blue ribbon in almost every contest with other red 
varieties. It is so well known by dahlia fans throughout the 
country it seems a waste of time to attempt to add anything 
to its great popularity. 
Plants only, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.00 
SATAN—Semi-Cac. Here’s another great dahlia that continues 
to hold its own against all comers in the Semi-Cactus classes. 
It has been a consistent winner everywhere and until a larg¬ 
er and better semi-cactus appears on the scene it will con¬ 
tinue to be the leader in that class. 
Plants only, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
SON OF SATAN—This seedling of Satan is becoming more and 
more popular each year as its real value as an exhibition 
variety becomes more generally known. The blooms are of 
semi-cactus type, are very large and the vivid scarlet color 
is without a peer. Plant is a strong healthy grower, and the 
large brilliant colored blooms are held high out of the foliage 
on stiff stems. 
Roots each, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
PURPLE WONDER—I. D. This spectacular Pansy Purple dah¬ 
lia has many friends among dahlia fans. It is distinctive 
from all other purple varieties. Blooms range up to 11 
inches in diameter, and 6 inches and over in depth, and are 
held high out of the foliage on cane like stems. Plant at¬ 
tains to a height of 6 feet. Good bloomer, and good root 
maker. 
Roots each, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
MRS. GEO. LEBOUTILLIER—I. D. A huge dark red dahlia and 
a close contender for first place in the red class. The blooms 
are quite as large as Murphy’s Masterpiece and of a brighter 
red color. Stems are long and hold the flower high out of 
the foliage. Plant a strong grower and prolific bloomer. 
Roots each, $1.00 
RAILSIDE KING—I. D. (Railside Gardens). This 1938 intro¬ 
duction has fully proven its right to a place among the lead¬ 
ing exhibition dahlias. The blooms are of great size in 
width and depth, and the color combination piric yellow at 
base of petals, blending to jasper pink, deeper at tips of 
petals, produces an effect of marvelous beauty. Stems are 
long and stiff, and the blooms are borne in reasonable quantity 
by sturdy plants 4% to 5 feet in height. An Achievement 
Medal winner and many other prizes. 
Plants only, $3.00; 3 for $7.50 
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